‘From Namaste To Shalom’: Israel Says Partnership Growing With India Stronger Than Ever

Last Updated:February 23, 2026, 09:59 IST

This will mark PM Modi’s second visit to Israel, after his landmark 2017 trip when he became the first Indian Prime Minister to travel to the Middle Eastern nation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Israel on Wednesday for high-level talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the Israeli Embassy in India said the partnership between the two countries is “growing stronger than ever."

According to the Israeli Embassy the visit would focus on defence, innovation and strategic collaboration between the two countries.

“Here we begin! Much-awaited visit is set to unfold as @narendramodi will head to Israel to meet his friend @netanyahu for high-level talks on defense, innovation, and strategic collaboration. From Namaste to Shalom, a partnership growing stronger than ever. Stay tuned!" the embassy posted.

Earlier on Sunday, Netanyahu termed PM Modi’s upcoming visit to Israel as “historic", saying the partnership between the two countries continues to scale new heights across innovation, security and regional cooperation.

In a post on X ahead of Modi’s visit, Netanyahu called the Prime Minister a “dear friend" and underscored the deepening strategic alignment between the two nations.

“This morning, at the opening of our Cabinet meeting, I spoke about the historic visit of my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to Israel this coming Wednesday," he said.

Calling the relationship a “powerful alliance between two global leaders," Netanyahu said Israel and India are partners in innovation, security and a shared strategic vision.

“We are partners in innovation, security, and a shared strategic vision. Together, we are building an axis of nations committed to stability and progress," he said.

Highlighting collaboration in emerging technologies and wider geopolitical coordination, Netanyahu added, “From AI to regional cooperation, our partnership continues to reach new heights."

This will mark PM Modi’s second visit to Israel, after his landmark 2017 trip when he became the first Indian Prime Minister to travel to the Middle Eastern nation.

PM Modi’s planned visit to Israel comes against the backdrop of the February 19 Board of Peace meeting. The Board of Peace emerged from US President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan, which was endorsed by the UN Security Council, and has since broadened beyond its initial mandate.

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